Powell High School juniors will be taking the ACT on Wednesday, April 11. Here are a few last minute tips to help you get a better score on the nationwide test.

1. Practice on the given practice tests.  There are so many resources for you to practice on for the ACT. There are many websites that have practice tests and the counselors handed out a practice ACT packet that can help you be prepared for the actual test.
2. Pay attention in your classes. Most of the questions on the test will be things you have learned throughout the years. Some teachers will even tell you the lessons they are teaching has a high chance of being on the ACT. So PAY ATTENTION.
3. Mentally prepare yourself. This test can be very stressful on the students taking the test. One way to relax is know you are able to take the test again. A piece of advice constantly heard is the first time you take it is the hardest because you don’t know what to expect. The second time however, you know how everything runs so you don’t have to worry about not knowing the system
4. Get a good night’s sleep. It may seem cheesy, but it’s true. A well rested mind can really help you focus on the test ahead of you.
5. Get up early and do something. The counselors advice that you get up, eat breakfast, workout, talk to friends, just do something. Getting up and being active helps your mind “warm up” and prepare for the test. However, DO NOT go to your zero hour classes. It is considered an unfair advantage to those who are not taking a zero hour class, so i suggest taking a practice test instead to help you warm up.
6. Ask questions. Most people know seniors or even some juniors who have already taken the ACT so ask them about any concerns that you may have. They are a great resource, so use them.
7. Dress warmly. In past years, they gym gets cold, so dress in light layers, just in case.
8. Stay positive. Your attitude is a key factor in how you do on the test. If you are positive, there is a better chance on you getting a better score.
9. Come prepared. The test this year is online, rather than on paper. This doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t be prepared. You will need a calculator, a form of I.D., and leave your cellphones in your car.
10. RELAX. It sounds very hard, and it is, but it can really help you on your test. If you are stressing the entire time you are testing, you will be more focused on how you will do rather than the actual test.

SOURCE: act.org